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4 Garden lovers are expected to gather at Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang, on Saturday 1 August for the return of the Rotary Botanical Bazaar, one of the region’s most popular gardening and sustainable living events. Presented by the Rotary Club of Gold Coast, the Botanical Bazaar has earned a loyal following among gardeners, community groups, retirees and those seeking practical inspiration for healthier, more sustainable living. This year the event will be held as one vibrant day from 9am to 4pm, bringing together expert speakers, specialist growers, gardening clubs, community organisations, artisans and entertainers in a relaxed country setting. Rotary Club of Gold Coast organiser David Baguley said the event offers far more than just plants. “People come to Botanical Bazaar to learn, connect and be inspired. Whether you’re an experienced gardener, just starting out, or simply enjoy spending time in beautiful surroundings with likeminded people, there is something here for everyone. Many visitors tell us they leave with new ideas, new friendships and renewed enthusiasm for their gardens and their communities,” said David Gardening for Health and Wellbeing Research continues to highlight the physical, mental and social benefits of gardening, from reducing stress and increasing physical activity to improving wellbeing and creating meaningful social connections. The Botanical Bazaar embraces these benefits by providing visitors with opportunities to learn new skills, discover fresh ideas and connect with others who share a love of gardening and nature. Grow, Learn and Thrive at Rotary Botanical Bazaar 2026 A rewarding day out for gardeners, plant lovers and lifelong learners This year’s theme, Garden to Plate, reflects growing interest in producing fresh food at home and understanding where our food comes from. Facilitated by Legendary International Michelin Star Chef Bruno Loubet, Garden to Plate invites visitors to explore plant-based cooking, seasonal produce, native flavours, and sustainable food ideas through a day of live demonstrations and fresh inspiration. Guided by Bruno and special guest presenters, this is a hands-on culinary journey from soil to supper. Learn from Gardening Experts One of the major attractions of the Botanical Bazaar is its extensive education program. Awardwinning gardening presenter and Organic Gardening Magazine editor Chloe Thomson will join Brisbane horticulturist Kat Pearson and a range of gardening and sustainability experts to share practical advice throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy presentations, demonstrations and workshops from respected gardening educators, horticultural experts and sustainability advocates, introducing award-winning gardening presenter Chloe Thomson and Brisbane horticulturist Kat Pearson, as well as regulars Phil Dudman, Morag Gamble, Claire Bickle and Jordan Alexander. Topics will cover everything from edible gardening and soil health to sustainable gardening practices, pollinator-friendly gardens, composting, herbs, indoor plants and growing food in small spaces. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions, gather expert advice and take home practical ideas that can be applied immediately. A Plant Lover’s Paradise With more than 90 exhibitors expected to attend, Botanical Bazaar offers one of the largest collections of plants and gardening products available on the Gold Coast. Specialist nurseries, growers and horticultural suppliers will showcase a diverse range of plants, including natives, ornamentals, fruit trees, indoor plants and rare varieties. Visitors can also browse garden décor, tools, sustainable gardening products, botanical art and handcrafted items while speaking directly with growers and experts. For many attendees, it is the perfect opportunity to prepare their spring gardens while discovering something new. “One of the things that makes Botanical Bazaar special is knowing that your visit helps support local causes while enjoying a wonderful day out,” Mr Baguley said. Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Nerang Adults $20 | Concession $15 Children under 16 free Free Parking For tickets and information visit: www.botanicalbazaargc.com.au Learn. Grow. Thrive.
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6 Gold Coasters and visitors to the city will be able to view Botanical Art at the Royal Queensland Art Society of Queensland Gallery, 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach from the 5th July to 31st July. The exhibition is jointly presented by The Botanical Art Society of Australia (BASA), Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens (FGCRBG) and Native Plants Queensland (NPQ). Showcasing 71 paintings and some graphite pencil works from botanical artists across Australia, the works include three categories – Eucalypts, Native Plants and Non-Native Plants and will be judged on 4th July. Everyone is welcome – entry is free. It is also an opportunity to purchase the works exhibited Some of the works on show may include all relevant parts of the plants, providing a scientific record that enables detailed identification. Others may represent parts of a plant, a flower, foliage or perhaps a fruit, but must also be botanically correct. The work can be painstaking, as in this Giant Spear Lily Doryanthes palmeri by Mali Moir in 2005, from a specimen growing in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. (pic top) The detailed work progressively shows every part of the flowering cycle. (Credit : Simblet Sarah, Botany for the Artist, Dorling Kingsley, London 2010) GARDENING Also pictured above is a detailed plant illustration of Grevillea banksii, by Austrian-born botanical artist Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826), who worked alongside botanist Robert Brown on the Flinders circumnavigation of Australia (1801-1803). Bauer made field sketches and completed the works on his return to England as Illustrations published as Florae Novae Hollandiae, London, 2013. Joseph H Maiden was the Director of RBG Sydney from 1896 – 1924 and pictured left is his detailed line drawing of Eucalyptus erythrocorys Red Capped Gum from his 8 volume A Critical Revision of the Genus Eucalyptus (1903-1933). To coincide with the exhibition FGCRBG are running a series of Glider Tours and Guided Walks, as well as several tours by Native Plants Queensland and various workshops. Check Friends’ Facebook for the program of dates and activities. by Kate Heffernan Honorary Life Member Friends of GCRBG, Botanic Garden Consultant 5 - 31 July BASA ‘FLORA NATURE’S GIFT’ EXHIBITION PRINTING SPECIALS *Price includes artwork and GST (not. inc logo design) • Full colour flyers on 150gsm gloss • Business cards 420gsm card • Letterheads 80gsm bond Contact Geoff on 0411 134 507 geoff@localnewsletters.com 10,000 A5 Flyers $495* 5,000 A4 Flyers $495* 500 Letterheads $175* 10,000 A4 Flyers $895* 1000 Colour Business Cards $139* 5,000 A5 Flyers $320* from from from from from from
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10 HELICONIA SPECIALIST 2 MARKET STREET, CARRARA Ph: 0415 323 815 DELIVERY AVAILABLE | OPEN 7 DAYS SCREENING HELICONIAS HUGE VARIETY OF TROPICAL GARDEN PLANTS INC. PALMS, GINGERS, CORDYLINES & COSTUS One of our most popular plants - Heliconias. This is a great example of how well they work as a screener. If you’re trying to hide your fence or the neighbours these will do the job. Choose from: Kawauchi, Rauliniana, Black Cherry, Jacquinii or Hot Rio Nites. plus many other plants to choose from. Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa 31 July - 15 Aug Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 7 July for next issue NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club that meets at 10am at the Dublin Docks Function Room, HarbourTown Drive Biggera Waters on the first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes at the meeting. Regular club activities conducted each month include: Picnic/BBQ, Lunch, Morning Tea, Walks, BookClub. Other outings include Theatre, Putt Putt golf and Bus Trips. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Michael 0431 521303. PARADISE POINT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. (50 Yr and over). Community Halls, Paradise Point. Come and join our friendly club in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 12-3pm, afternoon tea/coffee provided. Wednesday painting class plus cards 11.30-3pm. Monthly Bus trips last Friday of the month. ALL WELCOME. Contact Kay 0418906031, Noreen 0410875763, Painting Contact Steph 0415171798. Ross, Club President 0417925855 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF PARADISE POINT INC. Membership 120, with a healthy Visitor list. The Club offers a wide range of 17 activity and interest groups to members and is renowned for its friendliness and sense of fun. We meet first Tuesday of the month, Runaway Bay Seagulls Leagues Club, 9.30am for 10am start. PH Michele 0438 028 050 (Membership) or Tony 0413 559 902 (Secretary) or Geoff 0412 238 895 (President). You’re most welcome. RUNAWAY BAY PROBUS meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Seagulls Club, 225 Morala Ave, Runaway Bay at 10am. We offer Breakfasts, Morning Tea, Lunches, Movies, Ten Pin Bowling, Bi Monthly Coach trips. Fun and Friendship in retirement, anyone welcome to come to a meeting as a visitor from our local area. Ph Anita (membership officer) 0499 966 685. Come and join us . FOOTBALL (SOCCER) GOLD COAST LEGENDS OVER 55’S we are looking for players for Tuesday night over 55’s (over 50 if a goalkeeper), fitness, fun and a beer after the game. Football at Legends Football Club Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador, contact Adrian 0438782208 for further details https://legendsfootball.com.au/about/ BROADWATER BRANCH ALP invites you to attend the Branch meeting held on the last Monday of each month. For further information, look us up on our Facebook page and DM us for details. ACTIVE MINDS SENIOR GROUP - Come along, make new friends, have fun, while we energise your mind. We meet first Thursday each month at Runaway Bay, 10am12.30pm. Morning Tea provided. Ph Marilyn 0481 480 274 or Jasmin 0412 364 669. HEART SUPPORT GROUP - If you have undergone a heart/cardiac event this is a chance to chat with someone who has been through the same or similar circumstances. This will help you break down the feeling of loneliness and isolation. It also helps you come to terms with the loss, grief and changes resulting from this illness. We meet monthly at Club Helensvale, 6pm to 8pm. Text Ross on 0419 024 053 or email ross.preston@bigpond.com for information. Or see www.heartsupport.org.au SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. 16 meetings per year. More info on Facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0435 366 168. E: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com RUNAWAY BAY & DISTRICT SENIOR INDOOR BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC Welcomes new members to its social bowls games on Sundays and Tuesdays, 11:30am to 3pm, at Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive. Beginners receive free help and advice in a friendly atmosphere. Cost $3 per session incl. free afternoon tea. Annual membership $5 allows you to take part in social events, lunches and bus trips, many of which are free or subsidised. Contact Ihsan on 0416 450 367 or Ralph at runawaybaybowls@hotmail.com RUNAWAY BAY BOWLS, CARDS & MAHJONG- Join our friendly club at Runaway Bay Community Hall on Wed & Fri, Doors open 11.30am play till 3pm. $3 Door Entry inc. afternoon tea & free door prizes. $3 yearly membership. Beginners welcome. Tuition provided. Cards we play 500, Euchre, Elevens, and Hand & Foot. Contact Hans on 0498686921. For Mahjong contact Doreen 0450301377. Ring Bowl Gordon 0428751292. PARADISE POINT LADIES ASSOCIATION (celebrating our 40th year). We meet every Tuesday from 9.45 until 2pm at the Community Hall in Community Lane in Paradise Point where we enjoy cards, Mahjong and some delightful lunches throughout the year. Beginners welcome. $5 to join and $5 a week. Contact Catherine 0432567684. RUNAWAY BAY AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC. Over 50’s come along and join us every Tuesday from 9-11am. Great way to meet new friends and socialise. Activities of our Club include Tai Chi classes $4 per session and $3 entrance fee. Craft sessions $3 entrance fee, bring your own craftwork and enjoy the company of friends while you work. Yearly financial membership fee $5 paid annually (July-June). First visit free. Morning Tea provided. Everyone works to their own ability. Email runawaybayseniorcitizens@gmail.com RUNAWAY BAY VIEW CLUB meets for lunch with interesting speakers at the Parkwood Tavern on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.30amd and holds regular social functions. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in meeting other women whilst helping to raise money for The Smith Family Learning for Life students contact Julie on 0410416725 and leave a message. PROBUS CLUB OF HOLLYWELL invites people from the Northern GC to consider Probus membership. We meet at 10am, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club. All welcome to enjoy tea or coffee and friendly chat, before the meeting which includes guest speaker. Activities include monthly breakfast, lunch, evening dining, walking group, book club & occasional bus trip. Come along to a meeting to ensure you are happy with our group before deciding to join. MINDING YOUR PRE-SCHOOL AGE GRANDCHILDREN? Mainly music, a group for little ones up to 4 years old and their carers from 9.30-10.45am on Thursdays, Paradise Point Uniting Church hall. Singing, dancing, rhymes & play, plus a complimentary morning tea for the adults. Only $5.00/family/session. Ring Kaye on 0401 688770. LABRADOR MUSIC CLUB Variety concerts held every Friday morning in the Labrador Senior Citizens Hall, Marine Parade, Labrador. Start 9.15-11.30 $5 entry fee Tea/Coffee Biscuits provided free. Special guests each week and we have live music. For more info contact 55371433. SOUTHPORT RED CROSS MOBILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE SERVICE urgently require mature age male and female volunteers to assist in the hiring of wheel chairs, crutches, walkers etc. one or two days a week 9.00am till 3.00pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Basic computer skills required. For further information please ring 5571 0966 Wednesday mornings 9.30am till 12.00pm. GOLD COAST BONSAI CLUB Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, our club offers something for everyone. We meet 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am to 4pm, Carrara Community Centre, Neilsens Rd, Carrara. Each meeting is a full day of hands-on tree workshops, live styling demonstrations, informative talks, and friendly conversation. Learn new techniques, share ideas, get advice on your trees, and enjoy the company of fellow bonsai enthusiasts in a relaxed and supportive setting. Your first visit is free! For more information, visit www.goldcoastbonsaiclub.com.au, email goldcoastbonsaiclub@gmail.com, or call 0433 806 686 (please leave a message).
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